Chilean Investigative Police Strengthen Arsenal with Acquisition of 1,200 Glock Gen5 Pistols
The Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) has initiated a weapons renewal program with the acquisition of 1,200 Glock Gen5 pistols in 9×19 mm caliber. The tender process, which began in July 2024, culminated in the signing of a contract with Importadora y Comercial Mir & Cruz SpA for a total value of $669,000. This move marks an effort to modernize the weapons used by the institution, ensuring better equipment for law enforcement.
The contract includes the purchase of 200 Glock G19 Gen5 FS pistols and 1,000 Glock G26 Gen5 FS pistols, both in 9×19 mm caliber. These firearms are intended to replace existing pistols that have reached the end of their operational life. The PDI emphasized the acquisition of equipment that meets strict safety, size, and ergonomic criteria, ensuring maximum compatibility between components to facilitate their use in emergency situations and to improve the logistics of spare parts.
The selected Glock pistols offer technical characteristics that meet the requirements of Chilean law enforcement in terms of handling and performance. The Model A, the Glock G19 Gen5 FS, is designed for male personnel with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds. The Model B, the Glock G26 Gen5 FS, was developed for female officers with a magazine capacity of 10 rounds, featuring ergonomics adapted for better grip. Additionally, the institution requested a variable number of spare components to facilitate maintenance and repairs, ranging from 32 to 38 pieces for each pistol model.
Importadora MC’s offer was selected for meeting both the budgetary and technical requirements, earning an overall evaluation score of 98.5%. The company, representing Glock International SA, committed to delivering the pistols within 90 days of the order’s issuance and acceptance. The contract also includes a 10-year technical warranty for the acquired firearms, as well as the provision of an armorer training course facilitated by Glock. This course will consist of theoretical and practical sessions lasting six to eight hours, with repeat sessions based on the number of participants. Certified armorers will be qualified for one year.
In addition to the pistols, each firearm will be supplied with a complete set of accessories, including a grip kit, steel night sights with tritium contrast points, two orange-colored magazines, a sport/combat holster and magazine pouch, a cleaning kit, a hard carrying case, and an instruction manual.
To further optimize logistics and ensure efficient maintenance, the PDI will also receive 200 additional magazines for each pistol model. For the Glock G19 Gen5 FS, these additional magazines will feature an extension, increasing the total capacity to 17 rounds of 9×19 mm caliber.
Along with the firearms and accessories, Glock will provide a comprehensive spare parts kit to ensure long-term maintenance of the pistols. This kit will include sets of springs, firing pin locking devices, ejectors, and other essential components. Additionally, the company will deliver a specialized toolset for armorers responsible for maintenance, including disassembly tools, gauges, and cleaning kits.